Explanatory note

This amendment to the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010 comes into force on 1 August 2026 except for clause 118(1), which comes into force on 1 October 2026.

The amendment amends Parts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 15 and 16A of the Electricity Industry Participation Code (Code) to correct typographical errors and cross referencing, to update the reference to the Banking (Prudential Supervision) Act 1989 in the definition of “bank”, and to clarify when a participant must meet the costs of an audit.


Legislative information

Title Electricity Industry Participation Code (Minor Amendments) Amendment 2026
Principal or amendment Amendment
Consolidated version No
Empowering Act and provisions Electricity Industry Act 2010, section 38
Replacement empowering Act and provisions Not applicable
Maker name Electricity Authority
Administering agency Electricity Authority
Date made 13 May 2026
Publication date 14 May 2026
Notification date 14 May 2026
Commencement date 1 August 2026
End date Not applicable
Consolidation as at date Not applicable
Related instruments Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010